Govalkot – Maldoli Backwater :- Famous for Crocodile Safari (one can see the rare salt water crocodile in a natural habitat).

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This village is situated on the bank of Vashishti river which gives you a feeling of being in Kerala. The small small villages on the banks of this river the picturesque nature the small islands in the back waters of the river, the peaceful climate far away from the noisy cities, the silent flowing water, soothing climate makes you forget the entire remaining world. But nowadays the tourists are more attracted to see the crocodiles in the river.

Many year before Ships from Arabcountries used to come at Karambavane harbour from their the goods were Transported to chiplune market in small boats and carraiages called at Maldoli.

Then they were carried in bullockcarts to the market Since the goods were trasported in Maldolis from this village the village came became Maldoli.A carriage Made Specifically to carry goods

Guhagar Beach

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The town is in Ratnagiri district known for its virgin beach, coir items, coconuts, betel nuts and mainly Haapus Alphanso mangoes. The nearest city and railhead is Chiplun, about 44 kilometres away. The economy of Guhagar boomed after the Dabhol Power Company, a few kilometres north was commissioned in the early 1990s. Hotels sprung up and residents were given well-paid jobs.Guhagar beach is a white sand beach which is 6- 7 km long beach. It is situated within 200 metres from Guhagar town. This beach is safe for swimming. It offers a perfect place for sunbath, relaxation and meditation. The offshore chat stalls make this beach an ideal spot for spending vacations.

Gopalgad

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Gopalgad Fort is situated on a cliff at the meeting point of Arabian Sea and river Vashisthi. This fort was built by the Bijapur kings in the sixteenth century. It was named Gopalgad by Tulaji Angre Sarkhel in 1774. Gopalgad hill is a scenic, trekking place which is situated in the Anjanvel village. Anjanvel is an estuary island at the southern most bank of Vashishti River. Anjanvel is highly attractive with lush green vegetations, hilly terrains and calm and cool village surroundings.

Velneshwar Beach

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Velneshwar Beach is a clean and a beautiful beach which is lined with an array of coconut palms. Velneshwar Beach is situated in Velneshwar village. This beach is also known as "Vasai Beach". As this beach is free from rocks, swimming and other water sports is possible here. Velneshwar Beach is a very nice and calm beach. There is an old temple of Lord Shiva situated near Velneshwar.

Vyadeshwar Temple

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Shri Dev Vyadeshwar is an ancient shiva temple located at Guhagar, a well known Taluka place in Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra State in India. It is considered to be the Kuladaivat or clan god of many Chitpavan Families from Konkan region.

Hedvi

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Famous for Shri Dashbhuj Laxmi Ganesh Temple and scenic beach. This temple is in Hedvi town and 2 kms away from Hedvi Beach. After reaching beach you will find Uma Maheshwar Temple. When there is a high tide it is worth to watch the game of Sea water and Big Rocks. Hedvi is 20 kms South to Guhagar.